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National Australia Bank’s net profit up 11% to $1.56b in Q1 FY2026
National Australia Bank’s net profit up 11% to $1.56b in Q1 FY2026
Revenue rose 6% on higher markets & treasury income.
Citi launches Korea desk in Chicago to back Korean firms’ US expansion
Citi Korea opened its first Korea desk in New York in 1993.
Why Asian banks struggle to embed AI in compliance
Institutions cite fragmented infrastructure, manual workflows and skills gaps as barriers.
Mastercard partners to launch cyber shield for SMEs and public sector
Partnership merges Recorded Future with WAF to guard against Shadow IT threats.
DBS and TenPay Global launches zero-fee transfers to Weixin Pay wallets
The bank connects customers to mainland China wallets.
Standard Chartered launches ESG-linked cash account
Enhanced interest rates apply when sustainability targets are met.
Filipinos outside capital favour loan apps and microloans over credit cards
The majority expressed willingness to access educational materials to improve their finances.
Asia-Pacific fintech to hit $348.1b by 2031
The market will be driven by mobile-first usage and open API payment rails.
Krungsri names Chayathip Phanmanee as head of Krungsri Auto Group
Phanmanee implemented debt restructuring policies during the COVID-19 period.
Metrobank’s net income hit $856.71m in 2025 trade and loan growth
Net interest income rose 9.2% during the year.
EastWest Bank profit climbs 21% to $156.4m in 2025
Revenue was up 20% with stronger operating leverage.
OCBC new investors triple as bank braces for 2026 gold, silver uptick
The bank sees sustained growth on the back of industrial use and recent price rallies.
Financial services M&A deal value rise 40% on improved bank profitability
Postal Savings Bank of China’s $18.1b deal with China Mobile is the year’s top deal.
Indian banks’ deposits and loans log double digit growth on sustained demand
Banks continued to see demand for auto loans and MSME loans.
SMFG’s CET1 ratio climb to 12.75% on higher capital
The Japanese megabank earlier reported a profit of $8.99b for the 9M period.
Taiwan revolving credit rises to $3.78b in Dec 2025
Monthly retail sales surged to NT$453.7b, from $396.7b a month earlier.
Japan Post Bank profit surges 22.4% to $2.46b in Q3 FY2026/3
Dividend is forecasted to be JPY70 for FY2026/3.
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